Valedictory Australia (VA) is a professional valedictory production services agency which supports educational institutions with the design and delivery of seamless farewell events and ceremonies. Many students around Australia have not had the year they expected or deserved. That does not mean they cannot be recognised and celebrated in a special and memorable way, which is shareable with their families and friends.VA specialises in ensuring traditions are honoured in a manner which embraces the use of modern technology and professional event management practices.Now more than ever, in the environment of a global pandemic (COVID-19), where events and gatherings are heavily restricted, schools and universities are seeking to engage and involve their wider communities through the use of audio visual, livestream, broadcast, webcast and multimedia offerings.The VA team of event professionals has extensive national experience in connecting clients and their audiences through innovative live, digital and hybrid experiences.VA engages and unites educational communities through the use of pioneering technology.VA provides expert productions services which includes:• ADVISORY• PLANNING• PROJECT MANAGEMENT• STAGE MANAGEMENT• TECHNICAL PRODUCTION• BROADCASTING• WEBCASTING• LIVESTREAMING• CONTENT DESIGN• CONTENT RECORDING• CONTENT EDITING• CONTENT CIRCULATION• STUDENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTVA is available to discuss any upcoming requirements for valedictory, valete and farewell events at educational institutions around Australia.Case studies are available by request only.VA is a division of the award-winning Australian corporate event production agency, Event Planet. For further information view www.eventplanet.com.au.

As Production Director, my role and responsibilities include:- Client account acquisition, development and revenue growth- Corporate event design, management and delivery- Venue and supplier sourcing, negotiation and management- Preparation of relevant supplier invoices for the weekly payment run- Collation and preparation of documents, reports and pitch presentation materials- Pre-production and production schedule management- Onsite event and crew management- Support and assistance for Directors- Support and training for Event Producers, Event Managers and Event Coordinators including policies, procedures and software training- Production team expense and timesheet review authorisation- Internship program management- Marketing and promotional activities- General shared office administration and management

As an Event Producer, my day-to-day roles include:Corporate event design and managementClient account managementClient account development and growthVenue and supplier sourcing, negotiation and managementProposal writingPresentation deliveryBudget managementProduction schedule managementOnsite event managementOnsite crew managementBusiness developmentConsultancyGeneral marketing and promotional activities Support, training and mentoring for Event CoordinatorsSupport, training and mentoring for the Internship ProgramGeneral shared office administration

As an Event Manager, my day-to-day roles included:Corporate event design and managementClient account management, coordination, development and growthVenue and supplier sourcing, negotiation and managementProposal writingPresentation deliveryBudget managementPre-production and production schedule managementOnsite event and crew managementGeneral marketing and promotional activities Support and assistance for Event Producers and DirectorsSupport and training for Event CoordinatorsElectronic newsletter managementGeneral office reception and team diary management

As an Event Coordinator, my day-to-day roles included:Assisting the Managing Director, General Manager & All StaffClient account coordination, development and growthResearching Australian event industry venues and suppliersAcquiring quotations, artwork and proposals from venues and suppliersProposal draftingEvent schedule draftingBudget management assistanceEvent pre-production and administrative supportOnsite event set up, co-ordination and pack downReception managementTeam diary managementElectronic newsletter managementGeneral marketing and promotional activities coordinationGeneral office administration